This postcard is an aerial image of a large crowd at Derby Downs. There is a description on the back of the postcard, "Part of the 100,000 who pack Derby Downs at the National Soap Box Derby in Akron, to watch this keenest of amateur sports. "The...

Two unidentifed men presenting an Akron Chamber of Commerce document of gratitude to the Chevrolet Motor Company. The Chevrolet Motor Company was the national sponsor of the Soap Box Derby. The document reads: "TO THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION AND...

Spectators watch as an Akron Beacon Journal sponsored Soap Box Derby racer is flagged in by Wilbur Shaw. Wilbur Shaw, winner of three Indianapolis 500 races, suggested that a ring be designed for the All-American Soap Box Derby winner. From 1949...

Shorty Fulton with Akron Beacon Journal sports editor Jim Schlemmer. Schlemmer helped Fulton gather support for the National Soap Box Derby from the four tire companies headquartered in Akron, Ohio. This support led to the Derby Downs hosting the...